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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,648.04, 240,727.98 and 127,228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,648.04, 240,727.98 and 127,228.52 is: 190,649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,648.04 : 240,727.98 = 127,228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,648.04/240,727.98 = 127,228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,648.04x = 240,727.98 × 127,228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,648.04x = 30,627,464,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627,464,617.99/160,648.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,649.48

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